Container for an article

Abstract

The present invention generally relates to a container for an article and a process of use thereof. The article can include a body forming a pocket for receiving and displaying the article; and a coupler connected to the body. The coupler can be adapted to secure the container to a doorknob.

1 . A container for an article, comprising: 
 a body forming a pocket for receiving and displaying the article; and    a coupler connected to the body wherein the coupler is adapted to secure the container to a doorknob.    
   
   
       2 . A container according to  claim 1 , wherein the body comprises a headpiece, a member forming the pocket, and a base.  
   
   
       3 . A container according to  claim 2 , wherein the body further comprises a fastener and the member comprises a first side coupled to the headpiece and a second side coupled to the base; and the member further comprises first and second portions, wherein at least one portion is coupled to the fastener adapted to secure the portions to enclose the pocket.  
   
   
       4 . A container according to  claim 2 , wherein the headpiece comprises first and second surfaces for receiving indicia.  
   
   
       5 . A container according to  claim 2 , wherein the member is transparent.  
   
   
       6 . A container according to  claim 1 , wherein the coupler comprises a non-woven fabric.  
   
   
       7 . A container according to  claim 3 , wherein the fastener is a zipper, hook and loop connectors, interlocking profiles, or at least one snap.  
   
   
       8 . A container according to  claim 1 , wherein the article is at least one sock, a headband, a wristband, at least one key, currency, a bracelet, a watch, or a ring.  
   
   
       9 . A process for reminding a person to bring a desired article to an event, comprising: 
 attaching a container to a protrusion wherein the container comprises a transparent member forming a pocket for displaying the desired article and a coupler for receiving at least a portion of the protrusion.    
   
   
       10 . A process according to  claim 9 , wherein the protrusion is a doorknob.  
   
   
       11 . A process according to  claim 9 , wherein the container further comprises a headpiece having first and second surfaces with indicia for communicating a message.  
   
   
       12 . A container according to  claim 1 , wherein the coupler comprises an elastic material.  
   
   
       13 . A container for an article, comprising: 
 a body wherein the body comprises a headpiece and a transparent member forming a pocket for receiving the article wherein the headpiece comprises first and second surfaces with indicia; and    a coupler connected to the body wherein the coupler is adapted to secure the container to a protrusion.    
   
   
       14 . A container according to  claim 13 , wherein the protrusion is a doorknob, a bracket, a hook, or an over-the-door hanger.  
   
   
       15 . A container according to  claim 2 , wherein the coupler is an arch-shaped member comprising opposing ends each coupled to the headpiece.  
   
   
       16 . A system for displaying a container, comprising: 
 a container for an article, wherein the container comprises: 
 a body wherein the body comprises a headpiece and a transparent member forming a pocket for receiving the article wherein the headpiece comprises first and second surfaces with indicia;  
 a coupler connected to the body; and  
   a door having a door knob, wherein the coupler is adapted to secure the container to the door knob.